American football player (born 1997)
American football player
Cameron Clark (born November 16, 1997) is a former American football offensive tackle and coach. He played college football at Charlotte . He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft , but was forced to retire in 2022 before ever playing in an NFL game.
College career
After playing at Ben L. Smith High School in Greensboro, North Carolina , Clark committed to Charlotte on June 19, 2014, choosing the 49ers over Appalachian State , James Madison and Old Dominion .[ 1] redshirted his true freshman year, recorded two starts at left tackle his redshirt freshman year, and started eight games during his sophomore season on the way to being named the 49ers' offensive MVP.[ 2] [ 3]
By the end of his senior season, Clark had set the Charlotte program record for games played in, setting the mark at 49 contests.[ 4] Conference USA roster after the regular season concluded.[ 5] East-West Shrine Game and 2020 NFL Scouting Combine .[ 6]
Professional career
Clark was selected by the New York Jets with a fourth-round pick (129th overall) in the 2020 NFL draft .[ 7] injured reserve on September 7, 2020.[ 8] [ 9]
On August 17, 2021, Clark was placed on injured reserve stemming from a spinal cord injury, ending his season.[ 10]
Clark retired from football on February 2, 2022, citing a risk of paralysis due to the spinal cord injury.[ 11] [ 12]
Personal life
While he played football at Ben L. Smith High School, Clark attended another Greensboro-area school, The Academy at Smith High School.[ 3]
References
^ "Cameron Clark, Ben L. Smith, Offensive Tackle" . 247Sports . Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2020 .^ "NFL Draft & Combine Profile – Cameron Clark" . NFL.com . Archived from the original on April 19, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2020 .^ a b Brugler, Dane (April 7, 2020). The Athletic's 2020 NFL Draft Guide (PDF) . The Athletic. p. 109. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 7, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2020 . ^ Getzenberg, Alaina; Scott, David (April 3, 2020). "What the coronavirus pandemic means for the Charlotte 49ers and their NFL draft hopes" . Charlotte Observer . Archived from the original on April 16, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2020 . ^ Scott, David (December 10, 2019). "Charlotte 49ers' LeMay, Clark, Highsmith make first-team all-Conference USA" . Charlotte Observer . Retrieved April 19, 2020 . ^ Getzenberg, Alaina (February 26, 2020). "Benny LeMay got star struck at the NFL Combine. Three Charlotte 49ers making history" . Charlotte Observer . Archived from the original on February 27, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2020 . ^ "Jets select Cameron Clark with No. 129 pick in NFL Draft" . New York Post Archived from the original on April 30, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020 .^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 7, 2020). "Jets Sign 4 Players, Place 5 on Injured Reserve" . NewYorkJets.com . Archived from the original on September 7, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020 . ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 24, 2020). "Jets Activate WR Denzel Mims, OL Cameron Clark from Injured Reserve" . NewYorkJets.com . Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020 . ^ Allen, Eric (August 17, 2021). "Jets Waive Three; Place OL Cameron Clark on Injured Reserve" . NewYorkJets.com . Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2021 . ^ Cimini, Rich (February 2, 2022). "New York Jets OL Cameron Clark ending football career due to risk of paralysis, agent says" . ESPN.com . Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2022 . ^ "Jets | Cameron Clark waived" . Fantasy Guru . April 27, 2022. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2022 .
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